Tesla catalytic converter replacement cost

Replacing a failed or stolen cat. Emissions-legal parts vary a lot by market. Figures below are adjusted for Tesla's premium parts and labour tier.

Tesla catalytic converter replacement price by country

2026 estimated catalytic converter replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$245–$1,890$110–$680$355–$2,570
Canada (CAD)CA$340–CA$2,645CA$130–CA$760CA$470–CA$3,405
United Kingdom (GBP)£230–£1,795£70–£495£300–£2,290
Australia (AUD)A$390–A$3,025A$140–A$800A$530–A$3,825
France (EUR)€255–€1,985€75–€475€330–€2,460
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 950–AED 7,370AED 155–AED 1,235AED 1,105–AED 8,605

Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.

Buy the parts yourself: save $110$680

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $245–$1,890 in the US.

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Signs your Tesla needs this job

  • P0420 / P0430 codes
  • Rotten-egg smell
  • Loss of power at high revs
  • Failed emissions test

Red flags in a Tesla quote

  • Fitting a cat before checking for an upstream fault that killed the last one
  • Non-compliant cats in emissions-tested regions

Frequently asked questions

How much does catalytic converter replacement cost on a Tesla in 2026?
Budget $355–$2,570 in the US: $245–$1,890 parts and $110–$680 labour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
Is catalytic converter replacement more expensive on a Tesla?
Somewhat. Tesla parts usually run around 35% above mainstream brands, and many jobs need brand-specific diagnostic tools.
Can I fit catalytic converter replacement parts on a Tesla myself?
DIY difficulty for this job is rated Hard, with 1–3.5 hours of book time.

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